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Biography
Hektek up and coming international DJ/Producer from The Bronx, New York. Starting out as a DJ in 1992 playing music at house parties throughout the New York City area making a name for himself in the local scene for the mid 1990's. Not long after Hektek got into making mixtapes that he would give away to friends.
Spring of 1997 while spending time in Miami, Florida listening to the radio Hektek came across a well known local Pirate Radio station WJHH 91.7 FM (Hoodstock Radio) who gave Hektek a chance to guest DJ, and co host on their station. Back in New York, Hektek had the honer to be introduced to Afrika Bambaataa (Hip Hop, Electro) music pioneer, founder of the Universal Zulu Nation. He then had the opportunity to deminstrate his turntable skills which later earned him to traveling on tour as a guest to DJ at clubs in several cities across the United States along side the music pioneer. 1999 DJ Hektek began to go on tour overseas to Europe as a guest Dee Jay/Hypeman performing at clubs, concerts and festival events catering to large audiences helping Hektek gain exposure and recognition on a international scale.
Hektek has toured with his group The Bronxmob performing on cable access, commercial T.V, college radio stations in South Florida and the New York Tri State area. 2004 he was given a chance to work with Afrika Bambaataa in the studio producing songs "Sally" and "Electro Salsa" featured on The Album "Dark Matter Moving At The Speed Of Light" (Tommy Boy Records). A short time after working with his group Bronxmob producing "The Bronxmob Album" (Blunt Squad Recordings) as well as King Kamonzi "Timeless" (Blackyard/BPM Records) out of Milwaukee, and Armareda female emcee out of Brooklyn, NY.
DJ Hektek could occationally be heard on WHCR 90.3 fm "True School Radio Show" in Harlem, New York City Tuesdays 8pm-12am EST, he has also hosted the "Blunt Squad Radio Show" which aired on two of the top 10 ranked internet Hip Hop station websites. Spring of 2007 going on tour to Japan with The Bronxmob to perform, and promote "The Bronxmob Album" released March of 2007. 2008 Dee Jaying at local gigs in New York City, traveling across the West Coast U.S, and Canada. Appearing at the Rock The Bells tour in Boston, Baltimore, New York. DJ Hektek continues to go on tour playing music, hyping up crowds around the globe with the same vision of Peace, Unity, Love, and having fun! Be on the lookout for DJ Hektek coming soon to your city , Stay tuned for more information.
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